UIAAA Connection #262 – Eric Kjar, Seven-time State football champion and recently hired head football coach for Weber State University

The podcast makes another visit to Utah. UIAAA Connection#262 – Eric Kjar, Seven-time State football champion and recently hired head football coach for Weber State University - is now available. Eric grew up in Kemmerer, Wyoming, competing in baseball, track, basketball, and football during high school. He continued his football path at Snow College, then competed at Wayne State College in Nebraska, adding two years of collegiate track. Eric later head coached two football programs—eight seasons at Jordan High School and nine at Corner Canyon—building sustained excellence and consistency. Five former players reached the NFL: quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Jaxson Dart, plus linemenJackson Powers-Johnson, Tyler Larsen and Cody Larsen. Eric strongly champions multi-sport participation, viewing it as a foundation for long-term success and athlete development. Along with seven football championships, he proudly citesfive boys and one girls track titles at Corner Canyon. He emphasizes continual learning, growth, and evolution as a coach. His advice centers on serving athletes fully, developing them the right way, leading through relationships, staying authentic, and protecting time for family. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox,Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.